Jamal

Jamal Reese

Jamal reports on crime, safety alerts, and justice updates in Chicago. Raised on the South Side, he shares important news that helps residents stay informed and aware. His goal is to keep facts clear and communities safer through honest reporting.

Huge Gunrunning Bust Tied to Social Media Sales Nets 5 Suspects, Including Teen
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Huge Gunrunning Bust Tied to Social Media Sales Nets 5 Suspects, Including Teen

CHICAGO — A major gun trafficking operation has been dismantled after a months-long investigation revealed firearms were being sold through social media posts, leading ...

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Chicago Man Convicted of Recruiting for ISIS Using Social Media
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Chicago Man Convicted of Recruiting for ISIS Using Social Media

CHICAGO — A federal court has convicted a Chicago man of using social media to recruit for ISIS and incite terror across the United ...

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Chicago Lifeguard Accused in Teen’s Death Also Shot Neighbor’s Dogs in 2023, Witness Says
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Chicago Lifeguard Accused in Teen’s Death Also Shot Neighbor’s Dogs in 2023, Witness Says

CHICAGO — A Chicago Park District lifeguard charged in a fatal shooting involving two teenagers last week is now being linked to a disturbing ...

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Man Charged With First-Degree Murder After Aurora Shooting Kills 21-Year-Old
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Man Charged With First-Degree Murder After Aurora Shooting Kills 21-Year-Old

ILLINOIS — Police have charged a 44-year-old man with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a young man in ...

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Loop Hotel and Nearby Restaurant Damaged in Early Morning Shooting
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Loop Hotel and Nearby Restaurant Damaged in Early Morning Shooting

CHICAGO — A burst of early-morning gunfire damaged a hotel and nearby restaurant in the heart of the Loop on Sunday, sparking renewed concerns ...

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2 Men Sexually Assault Woman in Lakeview Alley, Police Say
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2 Men Sexually Assault Woman in Lakeview Alley, Police Say

CHICAGO — A 26-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by two men in a Lakeview alley late Sunday night, prompting a major investigation as Chicago ...

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Chicago Weekend Sees 5 Killed, 18 Wounded — Lowest Shooting Toll in Over a Decade
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Chicago Weekend Sees 5 Killed, 18 Wounded — Lowest Shooting Toll in Over a Decade

CHICAGO — A violent yet statistically notable weekend unfolded across the city as Chicago police recorded five homicides and 18 non-fatal shootings, marking the ...

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2 Motorcyclists Killed in Glenwood Crash on Illinois Route 394, State Police Say
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2 Motorcyclists Killed in Glenwood Crash on Illinois Route 394, State Police Say

GLENWOOD, Ill. — Two young motorcyclists were killed in a violent crash late Friday night in south suburban Glenwood, according to Illinois State Police. ...

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Chicago Businesses on Alert After Spate of Early Morning Burglaries in Beverly and Avalon Park
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Chicago Businesses on Alert After Spate of Early Morning Burglaries in Beverly and Avalon Park

CHICAGO — A string of early morning burglaries has local businesses in Beverly and Avalon Park on edge as Chicago Police investigate a series ...

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Lifeguard Charged With Murder After Douglass Park Shooting Left Teen Dead, Laquan McDonald's Cousin Injured
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Lifeguard Charged With Murder After Douglass Park Shooting Left Teen Dead, Laquan McDonald’s Cousin Injured

CHICAGO — A 55-year-old lifeguard has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder after allegedly shooting two teenagers — killing one and injuring ...

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